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Peirce, Joseph (1745-1828) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05472 Author/Creator: Peirce, Joseph (1745-1828) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 May 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 23.6 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

Comments that he received Knox's letter about the deed. Informs him that Mrs. Knox arrived safely to Dorchester and everyone is well. Thanks him for the information about his brother, and also looks forward to hearing from Knox about the estate and to seeing Knox in September. Marked "Private" on address leaf.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

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